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The Central New York Boat Show is underway, and new this year is an interactive exhibit aimed at preparing inexperienced boaters for potential emergencies on the water. “Suddenly in Command” is an educational drill geared toward making passengers comfortable and ready to take command in case the captain is unable to. Recreation Specialist with the New York Sea Grant Dave White says the program will teach participants how to gain control of the boat and how to communicate using marine radio, distress flags, and flares when there is no cell phone service.

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Dave White explains what a typical emergency on the water, and how the learning drill can prepare passengers to take command of a vessel.

White says the training gives participants the opportunity to learn boating terminology, equipment and operations without having to enroll in a boating class. Boat Show Manger Drew Wickham says the experience is a great addition to the usual array of fishing boats, personal watercraft, small runabouts, cruisers, and pontoon boats.

Some Central New Yorkers spent the cold and snowy weekend dreaming of sun, water and…boating. The CNY Boat Show wrapped up Sunday night at the State Fairgrounds, after five days of sales and expos. The show’s slogan was “Summer starts here!” Patrick Donahue of Baldwinsville had a simple reason for coming out with his family…

“We’re looking to get out of 10 feet of snow. We’re just getting new ideas. Our boat is about 30 years old and we came down here to see what they have and to dream a little bit”